International Tea Culture Tourism Festival: What to see, savor, and experience
Immerse yourself in the world of tea at the 30th Shanghai International Tea Culture Tourism Festival in Jing'an district. This year's festival promises a month-long celebration filled with diverse activities for everyone, whether you're a seasoned tea enthusiast, a coffee lover, or an artsy youth. Here's your ultimate guide to the festivities:
🕛When: Until Oct 6
🗺️Where: 27th Floor, Bohong Building, No 495 Jiangning Road, Jing'an district
Step into the rich cultural heritage of the Old Shanghai Teahouse and explore the evolution of the Tea Culture Tourism Festival over the past three decades. Discover the historical roots of Yuanbao Tea, a key intangible cultural heritage of Jing'an district.
2. Tea and coffee markets
Fun & In Market
🕛When: Sept 19-21, noon to 11 pm
🗺️Where: Jing'an Temple Square at No 1699 West Nanjing Road, Jing'an district
Experience a bustling market featuring over 30 stalls of tea, coffee, intangible cultural heritage, and creative products.
Young Market
🕛When: Sept 19-21
🗺️Where: Yongyuan Road, Jing'an district
Explore offerings from over 20 vendors, including tea, coffee, light snacks, and creative products. Enjoy a pet-friendly atmosphere with designated photo spots for your furry friends.
3. Themed cruises
Tea culture cruise
🕛When: Until Oct 6
Discover a floating tea culture lounge aboard a themed cruise. Tickets can be purchased via the "悠游苏州河" mini program (search by name in WeChat).
Themed route
🕛When: Until Sept 20 (2 pm-2:30 pm daily )
🗺️Starting point: Sihang Warehouse Wharf
Embark on a 30-minute journey along the scenic Suzhou Creek. Enjoy complimentary tea, tea art demonstrations, and cultural insights while visiting Shanghai's iconic landmarks.
4. Global tea gathering
🕛When: Sept 21
🗺️Where: Yan'an Hotel Shanghai, No 1111 Middle Yan'an Road, Jing'an district
Join the international tea gathering featuring global tea discussions, youth talks, and intangible cultural heritage displays. Participate in a tea knowledge competition and hear guests from around the world share their perspectives on Chinese tea and the Belt and Road Initiative.
5. Check-in activities
🕛When: Sept 19 – Oct 6
Enjoy a variety of offers, including discounts and ticket deals, detailed in the festival guide. Follow the guide to complete check-in tasks across the commercial zones, collect stamps, and redeem exclusive gifts!
🗺️ Guide pickup locations:
- Sept 19-21 ➡️ Fun & In Market (Jing'an Temple Plaza)
- Sept 22 – Oct 6 ➡️ Picasso Art Center/Moho Mall/Jiuguang Department Store/CITIC Pacific Plaza
6. Flash mob
🕛When: Sept 21, 7 pm-7:30 pm
🗺️Where: Jing'an Temple Square at No 1699 West Nanjing Road, Jing'an district
Be surprised by a flash mob performance featuring the Tsinghua University choir and TBD vocal group. This free event will illuminate Jing'an Temple Square with a heavenly choral performance, creating a romantic early autumn ambiance.
7. Stage performances
🕛When: Sept 19-21
🗺️Where: Jing'an Temple Square at No 1699 West Nanjing Road, Jing'an district
Enjoy a variety of stage performances at the main stage of the square, including intangible cultural heritage tea art demonstrations and diverse musical performances ranging from folk to pop songs.
🕛When: Sept 29 – Oct 8
🗺️Where: MixC World at No 100 North Fujian Road, Jing'an district
The promotional video for the Tea Culture Tourism Festival will debut at Suzhou Creek Bay, turning the waterfront platform into an expansive tea culture cinema. This event offers a sensory delight where visitors can enjoy mesmerizing light art while savoring exquisite teas.
Source: WeChat account of Jing'an district administration of culture and tourism at "zbggwhy"